An 18-year old is facing drug related charges after what police reported was a routine traffic stop yesterday in Fort Smith.
Officers reported that the suspect had attempted to “flee” the traffic stop on foot.
“In the early morning hours of December 16th Fort Smith RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle after observing a traffic infraction,” according to the announcement issued by the RCMP this morning.
Police allege that the driver attempted to leave the scene.
“After coming to a stop, the driver exited the vehicle and fled from officers on foot. He was arrested without incident a short distance away,” said officers.
Police reported that the suspect exhibited signs of “impairment by alcohol” and was transported back to the detachment where he provided breath samples.
According to the report, a search of the vehicle led to findings including suspected cocaine.
“Approximately 24 grams of suspected cocaine, a quantity of cash, drug paraphernalia and bear spray was located during a search of the suspect.”
An 18-year-old from Fort Smith is facing charges including:
-Obstructing the course of justice, contrary to section 139(1) of the Criminal Code
-Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
-Impaired operation of a conveyance, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
-Impaired operation of a conveyance with a blood alcohol concentration greater than 80mg of alcohol in 100mL of blood, contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
-Operation of a conveyance without headlights, contrary to section 128(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act
Police reported that the suspect was held for a bail hearing and was released by a judge to appear in court in February.
